by JD Gardner | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog, Market Updates
Originally a Content Hub post on Feb 4, 2026… Things are often made more complicated than they need to be. Take basketball as an example. Modern basketball analytics have created a whole new language within the sport. Outsiders have no clue what it means,...
by JD Gardner | Mar 3, 2026 | Market Updates
Technology is deflationary. While we have views you could argue with, this isn’t one of them. For example, the flat-screen TV you bought for $3,000 twenty years ago now costs $300 at Walmart. If left to their own devices, competitive markets lead to more productivity...
by JD Gardner | Feb 4, 2026 | Market Updates
Things are often made more complicated than they need to be. Take basketball as an example. Modern basketball analytics have created a whole new language within the sport. Outsiders have no clue what it means, and insiders waste time on stuff that doesn’t matter. Boy,...
by JD Gardner | Jan 7, 2026 | Market Updates
“CAGR” – we say that a lot, and for good reason. It stands for Compounded Annual Growth Rate. It’s how your wealth grows. Higher CAGR = Higher terminal wealth. Aptus’ focus is higher terminal wealth rather than the highest “risk-adjusted returns”. Traditional finance,...
by JD Gardner | Dec 26, 2025 | Blog, Market Updates
When I was a kid, I assumed tomorrow would look like today. Mom, Dad, and my brothers all together under one roof. Sure, I thought about the future, but I just kinda thought the future would happen; I’d still be eating mom’s cooking and going to basketball games with...
